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=**Welcome to 1st Semester Chemistry with Miss Shuster!**=

This page will serve as the main page where you can access information, reminders, important dates, assignments, readings, notes, and notes sheets. Should you be absent, or if you lose something, this is the place you would come to find the assignment which can be printed off or downloaded.

June 10, 2014 First Day of Class June 19, 2014 Progress Reports Issued July 4, 2014 Holiday July 9, 2014 Final Exams; Last Day of Class July 10, 2014 Graduation, Gwinnett Arena @ 10am
 * Summer School Important Dates**

1st period 7 am - 11:00 am Lunch 11:00 am - 11:30 am 2nd period 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
 * Daily Schedule**

A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 74-79 D = 70-73 F = 0-69
 * Grading Schedule**

Summative Assessments 45% Classroom Assessments 35% Final Exam 20%
 * Grading Categories**

This course is designed to provide a strong mathematical foundation in chemistry which will allow for further studies in chemistry at the college level. Students will be expected to have certain prerequisite skills upon entering the class, and the pace will be accelerated. Communication skills (technical writing, science projects, etc) will be assessed as part of the curriculum. The course addresses the structure of atoms, the structure and properties of matter, and the conservation and interaction of energy and matter. Students will investigate chemistry concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the process of inquiry. Prerequisites: Biology
 * Course Description **

The entire list of Academic, Knowledge, and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the district web address at [|www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us]
 * Course Curriculum Content **

The first thing you need to know about using a wiki, is you can't mess it up! You can use the table of contents bar on the left of this page to navigate to where you need to go. I will also provide links within this page to important information, notes, and assignments.
 * Using a Wiki**

The syllabus is going to be an important part of the course, since it will give you guidance and insight into the chapter we are covering and the information you need to know. Along with each chapter, I have provided a reading assignment. These assignments are to be completed outside of class time and do not need to be turned in. They are a good way to assess your learning and to make sure you are getting the big picture of each chapter. Questions over reading assignments may be asked in class. Just raise your hand to let me know you have a question!

Click on the Course and Unit Schedule within this page, or on the "Summer Semester Schedule" link on the table of contents bar to the left, and it will take you to this week's assignments!
 * How do I find my assignments?**